Celebrate 10 Years of Saving Lives with BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters Event at Cincinnati Animal CARE
$10 Adoptions May 15–17 During BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters Event
Looking to add a new furry family member to your home? There’s never been a better time to adopt from Cincinnati Animal CARE during the nationwide BISSELL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters adoption event!
From Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17, adoption fees for adult dogs and cats will be reduced from $75 to just $10 as we celebrate 10 years of BISSELL Pet Foundation’s lifesaving Empty the Shelters initiative. This special event applies to adult animals 6 months and older and gives our community an incredible opportunity to save lives while welcoming a new best friend home.
With nearly 350 animals eligible for this reduced-fee adoption event, we’re confident there’s a perfect match waiting for you.
Event Details
Reduced Adoption Fees: May 15–17
- Adult dogs and cats (6 months and older): $10 adoption fees
- Puppies and kittens under 6 months are not included in the promotion
- Same-day adoptions or foster-to-adopt with a valid state ID
- Mandatory Dog License of $19.75 for Hamilton County residents
- $5 service fee for every adoption
Visit Us
- Cats and dogs: 4210 Dane Avenue
- Dogs only: 3949 Colerain Avenue
- Foster animals are included! Email [email protected] to schedule a meet and greet
Whether you’re looking for a laid-back couch companion, an adventure buddy, a playful young dog, or a sweet senior cat, our team is ready to help you find the right fit for your lifestyle and home.
What Is Empty the Shelters?
For the past decade, BISSELL Pet Foundation has helped shelters across the country save hundreds of thousands of homeless pets through their Empty the Shelters program. As the nation’s largest funded adoption event, Empty the Shelters removes barriers to adoption by making adoption affordable for families while also supporting shelters directly.
The program works by reimbursing participating shelters like Cincinnati Animal CARE for every pet adopted during the event. That means adopters receive drastically reduced adoption fees while shelters continue receiving critical financial support needed to care for animals entering their facilities every single day.
This partnership is especially meaningful for us as Hamilton County’s animal shelter.
Why This Event Matters Right Now
Spring and summer are some of the busiest times of year for animal shelters nationwide, and Cincinnati is no exception. As the Hamilton County animal shelter, Cincinnati Animal CARE takes in every stray dog that comes through our doors, in addition to thousands of cats, owner surrenders, injured animals, and pets in need of emergency care.
As temperatures rise, so do shelter intakes. Litters of puppies and kittens begin arriving daily, stray animals become more common, and kennels fill quickly. Every adoption creates space, resources, and time for the next animal in need.
That’s why events like Empty the Shelters are so important.
When you adopt during this event, you are doing far more than simply bringing home a pet. You are actively helping your community shelter respond to increasing animal intake during one of the most challenging seasons of the year.
Empty Shelters = Lives Saved
Every adoption creates a ripple effect.
When one animal leaves the shelter, another animal gets the opportunity to enter safely and receive care. Adoption doesn’t just save the life of the pet going home—it also helps the next homeless animal waiting for help.
That’s why we say:
Adoption saves two lives—the adopted pet and the one who takes their place in the shelter.
This event is truly a win-win-win:
- Win for adopters who can bring home a loving companion at a reduced cost
- Win for animals who get the second chance they deserve
- Win for the shelter and community as we create much-needed space for incoming animals
Why Adopt from Cincinnati Animal CARE?
Every animal adopted from Cincinnati Animal CARE receives comprehensive care before going home. Depending on age and eligibility, pets are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and receive medical evaluations while in our care.
But beyond the medical care, our staff, volunteers, and foster families work every day to learn about each animal’s personality and needs. We want successful, lasting matches between adopters and pets.
With nearly 350 eligible animals participating in this event, adopters will have the opportunity to meet:
- Playful puppies-at-heart
- Calm companion dogs
- Active adventure buddies
- Independent cats
- Snuggly lap cats
- Senior pets looking for a quiet retirement home
- Hidden gems who simply need someone to give them a chance
Many incredible pets are overlooked simply because shelters are crowded and animals don’t always show their best selves in a kennel environment. BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters program gives these pets a greater chance to finally be seen.
You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Adopt
One of the biggest misconceptions about adoption is that you need to have the “perfect” home, yard, schedule, or experience level. The reality is that there are all kinds of animals with different personalities and needs.
Some pets are looking for hiking partners. Others just want a cozy couch and someone to love them.
Our team is here to help guide you through the process and help you find an animal that matches your lifestyle. If you’ve been considering adoption, this is the perfect opportunity to meet a variety of animals and learn more about what pet might fit best into your family.
Join Us May 15–17
This special weekend celebrating 10 years of BISSELL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters is more than just an adoption promotion. It’s a lifesaving community effort. For just $10, you could meet the companion who changes your life forever while helping create space for the next homeless animal in need.
Visit Cincinnati Animal CARE between May 15 and May 17 and help us continue to Empty the Shelters—one adoption at a time.
